Session Description: Richard Ostler, a former YSA Bishop who had LGBTQ members in this ward, will be discussing ministering principles to better meet the spiritual needs of LGBTQ Latter-day Saints, to help them feel a sense of belonging, and to better use their...
Session Description: If a youth in your stewardship came out would you feel prepared to support them? This session will be filled with applicable ideas for how to help youth in your stewardship feel safe, loved, and supported regardless of what journey they are on. We...
Session Description: Every leader wants everyone in their congregation to feel comfortable enough to worship at church on Sundays. They also want each individual to benefit from the community and friendship of a ward experience. Come listen to real life experiences...
Session Description: In this first segment, taught by two former bishops who experience SSA, leaders will learn what to say, what not to say, and how to sensitively and effectively minister to members with SSA. Review of Church doctrine regarding SSA issues, available...
Session Description: Are you afraid you might unknowingly say or do something that would hurt or off end someone who experiences same-sex attraction? Do you want to show love and support but are not sure how? In a question-and answer-based setting, come interact with...
Session Description: Healing from past wounds, whether self-inflicted or caused by the actions of others, is crucial to happiness in this life. How can you help others heal? The Atonement of Jesus Christ gives us the power to repent from mistakes, to change weaknesses...
Session Description: As a church leader have ever felt burdened by your responsibility to advise, guide, and support ward members who experience same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria? You may not have realized it, but there are many tools and resources at your...
Session Description: Sometimes the ward family is the only family that members have. How can you create a loving environment for members in your ward who experience same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria? As Christ said, “I say unto you, be one; and if ye are not one...
Session Description: It’s very common for men and women who experience same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria to feel shame for who they are as a person. In that situation, shame is one of the greatest enemies that your ward member confronts. How can you dispel that...
Session Description: How can North Star International support you as you minister to individuals and families in the ward that have been affected by same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria? What resources are available to you? Join us for an overview of North Star...
